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Best 36303 Alabama Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 2,317 students in 36303, AL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 36303, AL include Houston Academy, Northside Methodist Church & Academy, and Providence Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private elementary schools in 36303, AL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked 36303 Alabama Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Houston Academy
(2)
901 Buena Vista Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-4106
Gr: PK-12 | 692 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Northside Methodist Church & Academy
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(Methodist)
(7)
2600 Redmond Road
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-7273
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Presbyterian)
4847 Murphy Mill Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 702-8933
Gr: 1-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beulah Land Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
280 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-2767
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students
Brenda Preparatory School & Nt
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1792 Headland Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-3315
Gr: K-4 | 51 students
Crossroads Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2574 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-8222
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Tuition listed
Westgate Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
617 Westgate Pkwy
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 793-3399
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 36303, AL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 36303, AL include Houston Academy, Northside Methodist Church & Academy, and Providence Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 36303?
7 private elementary schools are located in 36303.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 36303?
36303 private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 36303?
86% of private elementary schools in 36303 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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